A previous guest of honor at H.A.N.D. as we debuted the series with a recording of his first class workings at Have A Nice Day a few years back - Piers Harrison presents us with yet another generous offering to our new mix series. One of the minds at Test pressing and 1/4 of team Soft Rocks, Piers' insightful relationship with music and dance floor culture has clearly led to a discerning understanding in a wide range of genres - kindly displayed in this pleasant excursion - listen carefully :)
@soft-rocks

Sound Metaphors Mix Series 04 : Piers Harrison

Faking Jazz Together 🎷

For us, Norm is the ultimate definition of a selector, and many in the community will agree. Needless to say, we were incredibly excited when he joined TNP as a resident. His new show “Faking Jazz Together” is an excellent addition to his other projects, which include(d) Memorabilia, Bayetë and Native Dance.

Norm’s ability to unearth the warmest, sweetest and deepest sounds is unprecedented. The first installment of his residency stole our hearts: a jaw dropping, incredible selection of lush music that we didn’t know we needed to hear. We recommend you to listen to this one eyes closed, shoes off, laying in the sun. 

Words from Norm: “This opening Faking Jazz Together show connects the dots between songs cleverly juggling with chords voicing and offbeat progressions. Spanning from major studios productions, One-Hit-Wonders and confidential amateur acts, these titles share a charming perspective of these codes while treasuring a genuine song writing. 

This is my fantasized outtake of what could have been a local fusion jazz program back then. It features biting AOR, hazy Chanson, fierce Boogie, Japanese Bossa impersonation and wistful Italian score.”

Artist: @memorabiliarecords

Faking Jazz Together w/ Norm

Sincerly Yours, Just Jaymes

M August & J Castillo "Coast 2 Coast"

Trushmix 232 welcomes Jeremy Castillo straight outta San Francisco.
All around nice guy, DJ and one of the main heads man behind San Francisco's hotspot for wine and music fans Bar Part Time! And also one of the guys behind the Club Lonely parties with the best underground vibes!

Jeremy made an excellent mix for us here at Trush with the sounds of the early nineties, giving it a house infused vibe, as he states himself, house dubs on freestyle, and under the radar cheapos that have been in my bag that I wanted to use!

This is what we like!

Enjoy this mix! A perfect start to another awesome weekend!

Music from the top!

Trushmix 232 - Jeremy Castillo

This beautiful 4 hour journey with special guest Vio PRG was recorded right here in leisuretown last month. A true digger's delight, it's a sweet and tasteful blend of all the aspirational ingredients in an Offtrack mix - featuring rare gems in the styles of street soul, disco, hip house and balearic movers. Tap in.   

OT Radio 028: Vio PRG

“I recorded this while I was in Melbourne. The city has a peaceful vibe everywhere you go. It’s a refreshing change from Seoul, Korea. This mix features downtempo tracks with a cosmic and soulful feel, perfect for relaxing. Hope you enjoy it! “

@Jeepsooni is a rising DJ in Korea’s underground music scene. Her sound is rooted in disco but spans many genres. Mixing italo-disco, salsa, French pop, and jazz with house and disco to create energetic sets that resonate with diverse audiences. She organizes and directs Cha Cha Mambo, a party held at Itaewon’s Nyapi Club, where she introduces fresh musical direction to the local scene. At Cha Cha Mambo, Jeepsooni highlights emerging DJs, showcasing unique sounds that differ from mainstream trends, with an emphasis on high-energy disco. 

Her online mixes have featured on platforms like Sound Metaphors, Mothball FM, Headphone Magic, and Studio Namsan, have received widespread acclaim. 


Known for her unique selections and adaptable style, Jeepsooni is quickly establishing herself as a standout DJ in Seoul’s music landscape.

Track ID's: @Jeepsooni

Proto Mix 001 - Jeepsooni

Recorded live at the k hole disco (Lunacy party), Angel Bar, 2025.

Aradea Barandana, widely known as Dea, began his DJ career in high school, spinning records as background music for a breakdance crew. What started as a casual exploration of rhythm soon blossomed into a passion for building community through music. Dea launched his own club night in Jakarta, where his eclectic taste began to take shape.
While studying in London, Dea delved deep into the world of underground and obscure cosmic sounds, honing a style that defies strict categorization. His sets are a rich tapestry of exotic psychedelia, infused with electronic grooves that transcend traditional genre boundaries.
Dea has released numerous records under his own name and as part of projects like Precious Bloom and Zatua. His collaborations span diverse fields, from co-creating a short film soundtrack with DJ Harvey to contributing to albums by A Mountain of One and Ricardo Villalobos. He also made waves with an EP released on Peggy Gou’s Gudu Records.
Looking ahead, Dea is set to release his highly anticipated solo album on Rush Hour Records in summer 2025, a testament to his ever- evolving artistry and deep connection to the global music scene.

H.A.N.D. MIX 068 : Dea Barandana

Trushmix 238 presents Sanctuary in the mix!
After their move from Australia, Sanctuary have been immersed in the Berlin scene for close to a decade, co-hosting the former Altered Soul Experiment nights and founding their label, Life Classics. The label started as a home for their edits, then later branched out into a mix series and club residency at OHM.

For Trushmix they made a one hour and forty minutes mix. House, deep tech and late 90´s top early 00´s on the menu. Loaded with firm favourites and a number of tunes we've been bumping in the clubs over the last few months. This one hits like a warm breeze so turn up the dial and roll off into the sunset.

Enjoy music from the top!


Trushmix 238 - Sanctuary

We are more than happy to welcome Mikael @wdjc to our hallooo Mix Series. He takes us on stunning journey through the depths of his impressive record collection and bild a beautiful sculpture of a mix out of it. Have soul will travel. 🎶🗿✨  Enjoy!
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 MINI INTERVIEW WITH SCHOOLBELL

Q: How did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the result? 

I’ve been meditating a lot. Haha, no, honestly, my little girl loves to play with the levers on my sound card, so the recording part has become a bit more time-consuming and nerve-wracking. Other than that, it’s the usual. I have a box where I keep the new records I want to use. I start with those to see what direction they want to take me, and add a few older favorites where they might fit. 



Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

I have quite a few records here that I’ve found while traveling over the last few years. Some from my visits to Sweden and Denmark and four or five from our last visit to Argentina. The rest of the family was sick with the flu at the beginning of our time in Buenos Aires, so I had more time than expected to visit record stores in and around the city. Knowing where I found a record or who recommended it to me is always a nice memory, and it remains with most of my records even after 30 years. 



Q: How do you dig for old/new music/records?

Well, most of it is online these days, but I still love to go out diggin or swap with friends. These days I rarely have the time to go to record stores, flea markets or second-hand stores, but it’s all the more fun. Diggin used to be much more dependent on whether I found something nice or not, now I can just keep going for the fun of it. 



Q: One record that doesn’t want to leave your turntable lately?

I try not to play my favorite record(s) non-stop like I used to, but rather as a reward after a long day or when I need to cheer myself up. It’s usually hard for me to choose one, but lately it’s been “pursuit of color” I’d say. It took me more than fifteen years to find a copy and when I finally did, I had almost forgotten how much I loved it.  



Q: Music bonds people. Any djs/projects/etc.. you would like to shout out? 

Big up to all my friends here in Zürich: the hum‘ crew M&M, Oli, phantom island massiv Tobi, Ron, Lexx, my Kern buddies, Fabi for keeping it real and all the good laughs, Nick and the whole crew, Alex and Sacha and everyone involved, missing it, Buzz for never stopping, Synths of World for the good energy, much love, CocoFresco, looking forward. Steve. Richard for he‘s records-for-free-boxes right next door. Adi. Emel. Big up Jeansie, let’s take the blue line up north. Mika. Lars. Sam. Ty. Headphone magic. Basso. CMB, cheers to haggle, empty sleeves in Upminster and warehouses and New Jersey. To everyone I forgot, you know who you are!

Hallooo Mix Series No.19 – Schoolbell

THIEVERY

Song For Sushi Remix

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